Misdemeanors

Misdemeanor Crime Defense in Franklin

Experienced Williamson County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Although misdemeanor crimes are less serious than
felonies, crimes of this nature should still be taken seriously. If you are arrested
for a misdemeanor offense, you could still be facing serious punishments.
It is important that you
contact a knowledgeable Franklin criminal defense attorney from Dana McLendon Law right away after you have been arrested.

Do not hesitate to get the legal guidance your case requires if you have
been charged with any type of misdemeanor crime. We offer
free case evaluations to discuss the issues involved.

Protect Your Rights with Our Strong Representation

Regardless of whether this is your first arrest or you have an existing
record, misdemeanors are still taken seriously in the eyes of the law.
Law enforcement and prosecutors work hard to reach a conviction with any
case they take handle. In order to thoroughly protect your rights, it
is necessary that you hire a Franklin
criminal defense attorney to represent you.

We can investigate the details of your case to determine what evidence
stands against you and whether any alternative options exist. This may
include reducing your sentence, proposing an alternative to jail time,
or having your case dismissed altogether.

A few examples of crimes which may be charged as misdemeanors include:

Consequences of Misdemeanor Offenses on Your Life

A conviction of a misdemeanor can lead to the following forms of penalties:

Time in jail

Fines

Probation

Community service

A criminal record

Having a criminal record can affect your reputation and personal relationships,
as well as make it difficult for you to obtain and uphold a job, obtain
housing, or be eligible for bank loans.

Depending on the severity of your charges, it is possible that a misdemeanor
offense could be elevated to a felony during trial. We take the time to
investigate our clients' cases to determine the best possible defense
strategy to employ. You can rely on us for our strong advocacy, compassion,
and aggressive representation.

Efficiency. Excellence. Experience.

Our firm is backed by more than 20 years of legal experience. Our experience
enables us to offer clients throughout Williamson County effective legal
counsel for complex criminal defense issues and divorce matters. No matter
what your case involves, we are prepared to help you reach a satisfactory
outcome so you can move forward on the best foot possible.